by Enayet Hossain | May 19, 2023 | Term
In Indian classical music, the concept of time holds immense significance. The 24-hour day is divided into eight segments called “Prahar,” each lasting approximately three hours. These Prahar delineate specific periods of the day, and they play a crucial...
by Enayet Hossain | Mar 15, 2023 | Term
The section of the saptak (octave) that spans from Sa to Ma (Sa Re Ga Ma) is referred to as the “Purvang” (preceding part) of a raga, while the part that stretches from Ma to the higher octave Sa (Pa Dha Ni Sa) is known as the “Uttarang”...
by Enayet Hossain | Mar 15, 2023 | Term
This is the second principal note of the raga, the consonant note, which has a relation of the fourth or fifth note or ninth or twelve shrutis distance from the vadi and constitutes a balance to the vadi. For example, if SA is the vadi swar (note) , then MA or PA...
by Enayet Hossain | Mar 15, 2023 | Term
The vadi swar, also known as the chief or principal note, holds immense significance in a raga as it encapsulates the essence of the melody. It is the most crucial note among all the other notes utilized in a particular raga, and provides insight into the timing of...
by Enayet Hossain | Mar 13, 2023 | Term
The term ‘Raga’ has an etymological root in the word ‘color’. In the context of music, a raga is a harmonious combination of swar (notes) and varna (different uses of notes). The notes of a raga are arranged in a particular fixed, ascending,...
by Enayet Hossain | Mar 10, 2023 | Term
The term “pakad” denotes the act of grasping or holding. It refers to a concise musical phrase that embodies the unique and identifiable elements of a raga. Considered as the crucial melodic phrase of a raga, the pakad captures its essence and character....
